Even Nine did kinda realize the match is going to be short. Look at the difference in the Perth schedule on the weekend.
They’re risking that the match point and trophy ceremony will be on 9Gem…
…but not Sunday.
My estimation of 10.10pm stemmed from an approximate budget of 7.40pm first ball + 1:30 match + 0:30 ceremony + 0:30 postmatch.
Even if I’m generously giving Nine 1:00 postmatch and the match itself ended up being 2:00, it’s still 11.10pm. Hardly midnight.